Independence Day Celebration Schedule 2010

The 4th of July holiday weekend is upon us! What do you have planned while in the Mt. Washington Valley and Western Maine? Here are few lists of activities that are planned for the weekend. With such a variety, we are sure your holiday weekend will be full of fun.


North Conway, NH:

Sunday - Independence Day Celebration. A family celebration of the nation’s birthday including a parade in Conway at 2 p.m., and food, entertainment and family activities for all ages in North Conway’s Schouler Park 4:15 to 9:45 p.m. with a patriotic ceremony at 4:15 p.m.

Fireworks will be from 9:30 to 9:50 p.m. 447-5680.


Jackson, NH:

Monday July 5th - Jackson Village & the surrounding communities come together to celebrate Independence Day... Fireworks display Monday July 5th, 2010 at approximately 9 PM.

The Fireworks will be going off from the greens of the Wentworth Golf Course making easy viewing throughout Jackson Village but we do recommend that you come early to get a good spot. There will be ice cream, popcorn, glow necklaces, balloons and other fun stuff available from the Jackson Fire Department.

For more information please contact the Jackson Area Chamber of Commerce at (603)383-9356.


Bartlett, NH:

Saturday - Fourth of July Parade. Bartlett’s annual Hellen Hayes Memorial Fourth of July Parade is scheduled for 11 a.m. on Main Street in the village. Pre-registration is strongly encouraged. Parade pre-registration forms are available at the recreation department website at www.bartlettnh.org. 374-1952 or e-mail at recbartlett@hotmail.com.

BBQ will follow at 12pm.


TOWN OF CARROLL/BRETTON WOODS

Sunday - Salute to Freedom July 4th Celebration at Omni Mt Washington Resort.
$25.00 per adult and $15.00 for children 4 to 12 (children under 4 FREE)
Barbecue by reservation only at extra fee, call 603-278-8989.

Fireworks Only? Cars (filled to legal capacity) may enter after 7:00 PM for $50 per carload.


Gorham, NH:

Sunday
6:00 pm – 10:00 pm Concert: Rocking House
10:00 pm Fireworks Display (Atlas Fireworks)


Ossipee, NH (Old Home Week):

Sunday - Ossipee Independence Day and Community Fair. The parade will begin at 11:30 a.m. with line-up to begin at 10:30 a.m. at Dorrs Corner.
The Community Fair at Ossipee Concerned Citizens headquarters will follow the parade until 2 p.m. and will feature a giant yard sale; crafts — old treasures — books; pony rides; music; children’s games; horseshoe pitching; delicious hamburgers and hot dogs will be available from the new Cook Shack.

Sunday - 5:00 – 11:00PM: FOOD, MUSIC & FIREWORKS – Constitution Park, Long Sands Road (off of Rte. 25), Center Ossipee. A wide variety of foods will be available from many non-profit organizations that benefit the Town of Ossipee. Sponsored by the Ossipee Old Home Week Committee. (Rain Date is Monday, July 5).


Tamworth, NH

Sunday - Fourth Of July Contradance will be held at the Kenneth A. Brett School. The caller will be Dudley Laufman, with music by Two Fiddles. Dancing begins at 7 p.m. in the school cafeteria. The cost is $7 per person; $3 for children 15 and under.

Sunday - Family Day. Family Day in Tamworth will have a parade at 11 a.m., followed by afternoon activities at the Brett School in Tamworth Village. A dance featuring music by the White Mountain Boys will be held at the school, followed by fireworks at 9:30 p.m. There will be activities throughout the day starting at 8:30 a.m. with the Road Race from Ordination Rock to KA Brett School.

For more information call recreation director Parker Roberts at 323-7582 or go to www.tamworthnh.org.

Fireworks begin at 9:30 p.m.


Fryeburg, ME:

Sunday - Fourth of July Children’s Parade. Fryeburg, Maine’s Fourth of July children’s parade will begin at 11 a.m. (line-up at 10:30 a.m.) at the Main Building of Fryeburg Academy and proceed down Main Street to Bradley Park.


Bethel, ME:

Saturday - 9:00:00 PM fireworks at the BETHEL INN AND RESORT


Bridgton, ME:

Saturday - Fireworks and Band Concert. Bridgton. Maine’s fireworks and band concert are planned from 7 to 10:30 p.m. Live music will be performed on the green in front of the Stevens Brook School. Thousands of spectators will line up along Route 302 and Main Street to watch the fireworks - GRAVEL PIT BEHIND PLAYFIELD @ STEVENS BROOK ELEM SCHOOL